# Braille Mobile Phones The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voim-smartphone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/14/its-time-for-a-braille-smartphone/) & [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/voim-smartphone-concept-for-the-visually-impaired-14119473/) With the recent boom of [smartphone designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone), it was only a matter of time before this Voim Smartphone came about. With a name that means "seeing" in Korean, the Voim was designed by the brilliant geniuses of Youngseong Kim & Eunsol Yeom, specifically for the [visually impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset). With a cool concept and sleek, sexy design, the Voim Smartphone is sure to be a must-have amongst tech-loving individuals. The phone also features [route navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-aid-smart-visor), word recognition and object identification. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Assistive Technology Smartphones:** Designing smartphones for individuals with disabilities including the visually impaired or hearing-impaired could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Multisensory Experience Smartphones:** Creating a visual, auditory, and haptic experience could be an opportunity for disruption in smartphones. - **Accessible Gadgets:** Creating more accessible gadgets with advanced capabilities could be a trend in the tech market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry has an opportunity to create smartphones for individuals with disabilities. - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry could collaborate with mobile technology to create innovative products for individuals with disabilities. - **Healthcare Technology:** Developing healthcare technology with assistive features could be a trend in the healthcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Miniature Haptic Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onecoms-fintin-v1.md) - [Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidimensional-communication.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md)